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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 886.68 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 886.68 and 225.90 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 886.68 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/886.68 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 886.68 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 200,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,301.01/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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